Contrary to popular belief, Comanche was not General George A. Custer’s horse. He was the most famous horse in America and was idolized in the latter half of the 1800s. Comanche, a Mustang/Morgan mix, was an army horse, bought in 1868 and sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. There a Captain Myles Keough of the 7th […]
On June 12, 2010, the annual Man versus Horse Marathon took place in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales. Three hundred runners took on 44 horses, and as usual, the winner was a horse. Sly Dai, ridden by Llinos Jones, came in at 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 4 seconds. The fastest human runner finished in 2 […]
There are many misconceptions about rabbits and rabbit care. Below are some myths and urban legends which people persist in believing. Myth: A domesticated rabbit can be let out in the wild. Fact: A domesticated rabbit can’t fend for itself in the wild and will quickly become prey or die of disease. Myth: Rabbits can […]
